WILBERFORCE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (WJSS)
ISSN: 2504 – 9232
Special, No. 1, October 2019
Pages 14-32
DOI: 10.36108/wjss/9102.sp.0120
CLIMATE CHANGE, MIGRATION AND CONFLICT IN NIGERIA
CHUKWUEMEKA EMMANUEL IBEH, DAVID CHINJIKE UZUEGBU AND DOUTIMIYE BLENNY OGBOFA
Abstract
This study explored the nexus between climate change and migration in Nigeria and its tendency to precipitate violent conflict as evidenced by herders-farmers conflict in Nigeria. witnessed currently in herders against farming communities. Using desk study, and eco-violence theory as a basis for analysis, it argued that a national strategy based on innovative sustainable development, security and adaptability is urgently needed to mitigate the vulnerability which if not checked, can plunge the country into extreme violence.
Keywords: Climate change; resource scarcity; migration; conflict; insecurity